Rossmoyne Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 Packing for my trip to Surfers Paradise.........leaving Perth in the early hours of Saturday Morning.......WHOOP WHOOP WHOOP Have a great time Dom and post some pics so we can see what you have been up to!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 Still waiting for Parents visa 143 to be granted, such a long long wait, so we have decided to go visit some European cities for 3 days or so, and since New year, we have visited, Berlin, Rome, Venice, Prague, Bruges, Rotterdam, Eindhoven, with Madrid and Cardiff planned! One way of killing the time, plus seeing some places we have had all our lives to visit, but realise, if we don't go now, we wont come back to see them!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plimthing Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 finally finished work! Few more things to sell then wait for removal people to come! Can't wait, life's to short to stay in one place! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossmoyne Posted February 26, 2016 Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 Still waiting for Parents visa 143 to be granted, such a long long wait, so we have decided to go visit some European cities for 3 days or so, and since New year, we have visited, Berlin, Rome, Venice, Prague, Bruges, Rotterdam, Eindhoven, with Madrid and Cardiff planned! One way of killing the time, plus seeing some places we have had all our lives to visit, but realise, if we don't go now, we wont come back to see them!! Loving your attitude Steely..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plimthing Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 im sweating after, clearing garage and packing a few more tools away. Slowly selling stuff off, house getting emptier! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossmoyne Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 Recovering after a busy day with @Ktee / @The Pom Queen..... my that girl loves her days out looking around Perth... we went to South Perth, Fremantle, South Fremantle and Rockingham today.... guessing she is having a Nanna Nap about now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaffanZimbo Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 Relaxing at home after a lovely day at the beach watching the girls and their lovely friend surfing. Our 6 year old has really taken to the sea and had a very proud mummy moment when a surfer commented how determined she was and good technique (thanks to SurfGroms program!). Our 8 year old always game to give surfing a go but prefers dance classes. We have been so very blessed since arriving in November 2014. OH has been lucky to get a very busy and demanding job at a local winery and I've been lucky to find part time work at the local Free Range Egg Farm. Both girls enjoying their school and extra curricular dance and sports. We have made some lovely friends through the school and church and just hoping the WA economy picks up as we've had some friends in Perth badly affected by the downturn. Its taken a little get used to Margaret River but after spending some time in Perth we are really glad we live in the SW and love having our friends come to visit. I don't get onto the Forum very often as we spend most of our time outdoors and away from technology when at home - living the good life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossmoyne Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 Relaxing at home after a lovely day at the beach watching the girls and their lovely friend surfing. Our 6 year old has really taken to the sea and had a very proud mummy moment when a surfer commented how determined she was and good technique (thanks to SurfGroms program!). Our 8 year old always game to give surfing a go but prefers dance classes.We have been so very blessed since arriving in November 2014. OH has been lucky to get a very busy and demanding job at a local winery and I've been lucky to find part time work at the local Free Range Egg Farm. Both girls enjoying their school and extra curricular dance and sports. We have made some lovely friends through the school and church and just hoping the WA economy picks up as we've had some friends in Perth badly affected by the downturn. Its taken a little get used to Margaret River but after spending some time in Perth we are really glad we live in the SW and love having our friends come to visit. I don't get onto the Forum very often as we spend most of our time outdoors and away from technology when at home - living the good life! So good to hear from you SaffanZimbo and that you are all doing so well. I have family down in Margs and I was there recently and wondered how you were going and if the person I almost bumped into in Lloyds amazing store could have been you! Nice place to live.... very envious! Rossy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaffanZimbo Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 So good to hear from you SaffanZimbo and that you are all doing so well. I have family down in Margs and I was there recently and wondered how you were going and if the person I almost bumped into in Lloyds amazing store could have been you! Nice place to live.... very envious! Rossy Hi Rossmoyne, yes we are indeed very lucky to be living in Margaret River. At first we thought "what have we done???" but after a few months we came to appreciate how lovely the town is and how friendly the people are. Our girls are flourishing and we have a lovely group of really genuine friends. We have a lovely work/life balance compared to the UK. I do miss our family, old UK neighbours and friends and the girls awesome school in Maidenhead but loving the Australian way of life. I love Lloyds store but don't go in there very often as I have very little willpower and they have amazing stock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plimthing Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 Im looking at hundreds of cardboard box's ! And its more entertaining than Ozzie TV My Boat is on its way to Freo from Melbourne! So it shall set sail from there the day after we arrive in UK. 4 more sleeps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DomDom75 Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 Sat at my desk, catching up on here but is a bit dead.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 Medicals done yesterday! As far as we know the bits that the Health centre where we had the medicals in, we were ok, just have to wait for the X-Ray and HIV results, in a couple of weeks.....gotta say though, although Karen (my better half) breezed through her tests, I struggled with high blood pressure! This then got me stressed thinking that this would stop us getting the visa, however the doctor was superb, and said to relax and they would try again........thankfully, I did relax, and lowered the score sufficiently! Scary for me as I get my blood pressure monitored as part of an annual asthma check, and it has always been low....just goes to show how wound up I must have got myself! So back to waiting it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossmoyne Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 Steely at least the medicals are over and done with..... just facing something like that will get anyone's blood pressure up and I am sure they are well aware of that! We are waiting to here that you will be arriving soon!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odies Posted March 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 So pleased for you Steely, nearly there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 Steely at least the medicals are over and done with..... just facing something like that will get anyone's blood pressure up and I am sure they are well aware of that! We are waiting to here that you will be arriving soon!!! We will be arriving on 2nd June, be it with 143 visa, or holiday visa! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 So pleased for you Steely, nearly there. Cheers odies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odies Posted March 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 We have 2 friends from the internet who have come over at christmas waiting for their 143 to come through, they came on a holiday visa, their visa came through a couple of weeks ago, they went over to Bali and came back to validate. Might see you soon then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegg Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 Im just sitting here figuring out which/what way to pack move cube …. must fill them gaps ! mmmm ultimate jigsaw puzzle ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 We have 2 friends from the internet who have come over at christmas waiting for their 143 to come through, they came on a holiday visa, their visa came through a couple of weeks ago, they went over to Bali and came back to validate. Might see you soon then We are going to look into this, not sure how we go about our removals just yet. Removals booked for pick up, but not sure if we can move it all across without the 143 visa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ow3n636 Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 I'm just looking through the forums on pp, while having a morning cup of coffee and staring at a MASSIVE crow on my balcony! looking very menacingly at me, slightly worried! should never have bought that bird feeder haha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 We are going to look into this, not sure how we go about our removals just yet. Removals booked for pick up, but not sure if we can move it all across without the 143 visa. Could they keep it in storage for you until you give them the green light? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossmoyne Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 After a few weeks in Queensland visiting son who has no internet at his new house (What?!) I am home again and finally catching up on Perth Poms and PomsInOz. So much to catch up on..... and not enjoying the chilly weather in Perth after the balmy days of Queensland! Glass of Houghton's best at my side and wondering where April went garden-wise. Time to dig over the vegie garden ready to replant and those roses and hedges need a massive prune. Guess I am going to have a very busy week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DomDom75 Posted May 13, 2016 Report Share Posted May 13, 2016 I'm about to watch a movie - The Expatriate - whilst munching down a chicken schnitzel sand which with HP Sauce Beach loving, ice cream eating Ginge always having fun xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted June 14, 2016 Report Share Posted June 14, 2016 I am struggling not to fall asleep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossmoyne Posted June 27, 2016 Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 Wondering what happened to @odies who used to be such a prominent member of the forum.... Anyone know?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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